Cheddar Cheese vs. Black Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Black Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
black pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and black pepper:
- Both black pepper and cheddar cheese are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Black pepper has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, cheddar cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more dpa than black pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both black pepper and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 61% more calories than black pepper - black pepper has 251 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to black pepper per calorie. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for black pepper, 10:78:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 78% |
| Fat | 74% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and cheddar cheese has 95% less carbohydrates than black pepper - black pepper has 64g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Black pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheddar cheese - black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Black pepper and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - black pepper has 0.64g of sugar per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both black pepper and cheddar cheese are high in protein. Cheddar cheese has 120% more protein than black pepper - black pepper has 10.4g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheddar cheese is high in saturated fat and black pepper has 93% less saturated fat than cheddar cheese - black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Black pepper has less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 11 times more Vitamin A than black pepper - black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin D than black pepper - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Black pepper and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 67 times more Vitamin K than cheddar cheese - black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, cheddar cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both cheddar cheese and black pepper contain significant amounts of folate.
| Cheddar Cheese | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.108 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.18 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 1.143 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 1.399 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both black pepper and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 60% more calcium than black pepper - black pepper has 443mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 68 times more iron than cheddar cheese - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Black pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 16 times more potassium than cheddar cheese - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Cheddar Cheese | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 310 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 12 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 454 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more DPA than black pepper per 100 grams. Both cheddar cheese and black pepper contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cheddar Cheese | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.152 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.017 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.152 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cheddar cheese and black pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cheddar Cheese | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.036 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 0.694 G |
| Total | 1.207 G | 0.694 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) .
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FAQ
Does black pepper or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both black pepper and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 60% more calories than black pepper - black pepper has 251 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does black pepper or cheddar cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and cheddar cheese has 100% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - black pepper has 64g of carbs for 100g and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does black pepper or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Both black pepper and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 60% more calcium than black pepper - black pepper has 443mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
Does black pepper or cheddar cheese contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 68 times more iron than cheddar cheese - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
Does black pepper or cheddar cheese contain more potassium?
Black pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 16 times more potassium than cheddar cheese - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.